Studies on different mulching technology for improving hydrothermal regime of soil in capsicum (Capsicum annum) production at high altitude of Uttarakhand

摘要

The experiment was conducted during 2007-09 at high altitude of Uttarakhand to evaluate the effect of different mulching technology on soil environment, growth and yield of capsicum (Capsicum annum L.). Two different mulch materials (black polyethylene and dry grass) were tested with two off-season planting dates (March and April month) in a factorial randomized block design. The maximum growth, flowering, yield and yield attributing characters were recorded with black plastic mulch, due to soil temperature regulation and soil moisture conservation followed by bio-mulch and poor plant performance in without mulch, however bio-mulch also fetched an appreciable profit as compared to without mulch.